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Jakarta (VNA) – The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) will shorten trading hours, starting March 30, as one among measures to reduce market volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first time in history that the IDX has made such a move. It has suspended trading for a few days, but it has never shortened the trading hours before. In its announcement, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) said that stock trading hours will be shortened to four hours from five-and-a-half hours previously. The bourse will open from 9:00 – 11:30 and 13:30 – 15:00. The statement stressed that the move aims to support the Government’s efforts to curb the spread of the pandemic and to harmonise policies of the financial services sector. The OJK also limited the over-the-counter bond trading (SPPA) period from 9:00 to 15:00 and the securities reporting period from 9:30 to 15:30. It has also asked the Indonesian Clearing and Guarantee Corporation (KPEI) and the … [Read more...] about Indonesia shortens stock trading hours for first time in history

I am incredibly moved by the commitment of my staff. They may already be worn out from serving the scheduled flights during the day, but they are still more than ready to receive the emergency “rescue flights” no matter at night or in the early morning, or the harsh weather. And then they might take a little rest before resuming their daily duties. … [Read more...] about Vân Đồn Airport contributes in fight against COVID-19

Many people think sharing a small bowl of sauce is a normal and natural thing to do when each person has a pair of chopsticks to pick their food and dip it in a small bowl of fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato sauce, or seasoning. Sharing dipping sauce is also a sign of togetherness in the family. … [Read more...] about In times of COVID-19, sharing a small bowl of dipping sauce poses big risks

In its statement released on the website, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), an international affairs think-tank, said given that the dialogue draws participation from more than 40 countries, many of which have imposed travel restrictions, the IISS has decided that the only sensible course at this point is to notify delegates and other interested parties that the event will not take place this year. … [Read more...] about Shangri-La Dialogue 2020 cancelled over COVID-19

Singapore (VNA) – A special point of the ongoing 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore is that the interest of the participating countries has become more practical, which raises the voice of small countries clearer, a high-ranking defence official has said. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh also held that small countries now participate in the dialogue with an equal footing and voice compared to major powers, describing this as a new and progressive point in this forum. He further pointed out that the number of participants and contents of the dialogue is very large, and this manifests two aspects, namely more and more countries are interested in security in Asia-Pacific and security in the region is of great interest but many issues are emerging here. According to the official, the focus of attention of participating countries now is the relations among the large powers, how to solve the many disputes … [Read more...] about Shangri-La Dialogue: Interest of participants has become more practical